Bulk SMS & File Formats
Everything you need to upload contacts and send personalized messages via CSV & XLSX formats.
Send SMS through UI
Log In to Dashboard
Sign in to your NestSMS dashboard with your account credentials and open the messaging workspace.
Compose a Message
Go to the send page, enter your sender name, and write the message you want to deliver.
Select Recipients
Add numbers manually, upload a list, or choose a saved group, then review and send.
Bulk SMS File Format Guide
Supported Formats
| Format | Extensions |
|---|---|
| CSV (Comma-Separated Values) | .csv |
| Excel Workbook | .xlsx, .xls |
Required Column: Phone Number
Your file must contain a phone number column. The header can be any of the following (case-insensitive):
phonephone_numbermobilemobile_numbercellcell_numbertelephonecontactcontact_numbernumberrecipient_phonerecipient_numberto
Valid Phone Number Formats
All numbers must be Nepali mobile numbers (10 digits starting with 98 or 97).
| Input Format | Accepted? |
|---|---|
9841234567 | ✓ Yes |
+9779841234567 — prefix stripped automatically | ✓ Yes |
9779841234567 — prefix stripped automatically | ✓ Yes |
01-123456 (landline) | ✗ Skipped |
984123 (too short) | ✗ Skipped |
Optional Column: Name
If a name column is present, it is attached to each message as the recipient name. Any of these headers are accepted:
namefull_namefirst_namerecipient_namecustomer_namecontact_name
Template Variables
Any column in your file can be used as a placeholder in your message template using {columnName} or {{columnName}} syntax.
Column headers are lowercased and spaces replaced with underscores. So First Name → {first_name}.
Common Aliases
| Template Variable | Also Resolved From |
|---|---|
{name} | first_name, full_name, firstname, fullname |
{firstname} | first_name |
{lastname} | last_name |
{fullname} | full_name, name, first_name |
{phone} | phone_number, mobile, mobile_number, contact_number |
{mobile} | mobile_number, phone, phone_number |
{email} | email_address |
Examples
1. Simple — No Variables
Every recipient gets the same message.
File:
phone
9841234567
9867654321